Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-0500
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Monday, July 21, 2014

18:26-7.11 Counsel fees

18:26-7.11 Counsel fees

   (a) The deduction allowable for counsel fees shall be determined on the basis of their reasonableness. The appraised value of the decedent's estate, for New Jersey Inheritance Tax and Federal Estate Tax purposes shall not be considered as the criterion for the determination of the amount allowable as a deduction for counsel fees.

(b) No deduction shall be allowed for counsel fees paid to an attorney who is not a member of the Bar of New Jersey, except in cases where the services rendered by such counsel relate to matters not involving the New Jersey Inheritance Tax proceedings.

(c) The Director may, in his discretion, require the submission of an affidavit of services by counsel for the personal representative of an estate where it appears that the amount claimed as a deduction for counsel fees is other than ordinary or reasonable.

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